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UNC Basketball Pro Posterizes Fellow Tar Heel, Posts Career-High

Coby White's latest viral highlight came at the expense of another of UNC basketball's former No. 7 overall draft picks.

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On Monday night, 2018-19 UNC basketball guard Coby White recorded a win, career-high scoring total, and vicious slam on the head of 2010-12 Tar Heel forward Harrison Barnes.

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White finished with 37 points, powering the Chicago Bulls (29-32) to a 113-109 comeback road victory over Barnes and the Sacramento Kings (34-26). He shot 14-for-19 from the field, 5-for-9 beyond the arc, and 4-for-5 at the foul line, adding five rebounds, seven assists, and one steal across his game-high 44 minutes on the floor. 

The 24-year-old full-time starter's filthiest score came early in the second quarter with the Bulls trailing, 36-29, as White pulled out his dance moves and hops en route to punishing Barnes.

"Watch your head, Harrison Barnes," the announcer gasped in the following highlight after White zoomed by his Tar Heel elder and took flight to put the dizzied Barnes on a poster:

Here is Chicago's "COBY WHITE IS A BAD MAN" mixtape from the night, including three clutch buckets and a free throw in the final three minutes of action:

Barnes, a former No. 7 overall draft pick who has started all 60 Sacramento games in his 12th NBA season, tallied 10 points, one board, one dime, and one takeaway in the loss. His 12.1 points per outing mark his lowest average since 2015-16.

As for White, he also has zero absences this season. But he continues to average career-highs across the board since getting drafted by Chicago at No. 7 overall five years ago: 19.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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